Thankful Thursday 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 03:35PM After being sick for a week, I am so thankful that, since Monday, each day I'm getting better. I was well enough to thoroughly clean the house this morning and then spend a few hours this afternoon over at my friend, Dorothy's house for a cup of tea and conversation. It was good to get out of the house and even better to engage in interesting, encouraging conversation. We talked about lots of things; history, politics, scripture, babies, books, reading--the usual kind of wide ranging conversation we enjoy--but today it was especially sweet since I've been 'out of it' for a week.
There's nothing like being really sick to make you appreciate feeling well! It also made me realize how often I complain about aches and pains and tiredness when, really, I should be grateful for the many blessings God has given me! One of the scriptures Dorothy and I talked about was Philippians 4:6-8:
[d]o not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
I'm so thankful that God has blessed me with a friend like Dorothy who is an example to me and exemplifies verse nine:
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
OH! I'm also thankful that I will be seeing Elliott and Madelyn tomorrow night! I've missed them so much! I'll be taking the camera so get ready for some pictures!
It's a glorious sunshine-y day today--the sun is streaming in the windows in all the 'almost springtime' spots. The icicles are dripping like crazy and the air smells clean and fresh. How do I know that? Well, I don't really because I still can't smell (or taste) much but somehow I just know fresh air when I 'see' and feel it! I know we're not done with winter but I'm so very thankful that spring is on its way!
I'm joining my friend, Kim from the Upward Call, and others in giving thanks each Thursday in 2010. Won't you join us?
Reader Comments (6)
Yes, nothing like being sick to make us appreciate the well times! The girls look like they are loving that sunshine!
So glad you're feeling better, Kim. I'm enjoying some sunshine too, and our Libby Lab moves around to the sunshine spots in our house just like your girls.
I'm glad you are feeling better and that you were able to get out. That sunshine photo with your dogs is great! Have a great weekend..
Words fail me. Love you too!
I'm glad you're feeling better, too, Kim! I love how the dogs look so hopeful in this picture, too!! :) Almost like "well, it kind of feels like spring is coming - what do you think, Mom?"
Good friends and good conversation--definitely something to be thankful for!